TEHRAN (IQNA) – The third edition of a national Quran competition for the youth and athletes in Iran is expected to be attended by some 25,000 individuals, an official said.

Speaking to IQNA, Abdol Hamid Ahmadi, the cultural, educational
and research deputy of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, said the contest
will be held in the categories of Tahqiq and Tarteel recitation, memorization
of one Juz (part), memorization of ten Juzes, thematic interpretation of the Quran
and thematic memorization of Hadiths.

He said the goal for the competition is to prepare the ground
for further acquaintance of the youth and athletes with the teachings of the Holy
Quran and promote the Quranic culture among them.

Teenagers and youths aged 15 to 29 as well as athletes
active in different sports fields can take part in the Quranic event, Ahmadi
added.

He said there will be three stages, namely city, provincial and
nationwide rounds, noting that registration for the city stage will being later
this month.

The final stage is slated to be held in autumn, Ahmadi
stated.

He went on to say that the Ministry of Youth Affairs and
Sports will organize the event in cooperation with a number of other bodies,
including the Iranian Academics’ Quranic Activities Organization.